Question

A box is at rest on a slope

Answer 1

Answer:

170 N

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Mass (m) = 20 Kg

Angle (θ) = 30°

Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s²

Weight (W) =?

The perpendicular component of the weight can be obtained by using the following formula:

W = mg × Cosθ

W = 20 × 9.8 × Cos 30

W = 196 × 0.866

W = 169.7 ≈ 170 N

Therefore, perpendicular component of the weight is 170 N